Waimataitai
Timaru
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Popular places to visit
Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
You can find out about the history of Timaru with a trip to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars.
Ashbury Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Dashing Rocks Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Dashing Rocks Beach during your trip to Timaru?
Caroline Bay Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Caroline Bay Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Timaru Port.
South Canterbury Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at South Canterbury Museum during your travels in Timaru. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars.
Patiti Point
Explore the great outdoors at Patiti Point, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Waimataitai Hotel Deals
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Good location Parking is good What you would expect
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Ashbury Park Motel
Very noisy, esp at night with trucks going down the main highway.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
The Grosvenor
Starting from checking in to checking out, great hospitality!! The room was exceptionally clean and we enjoyed our stay😊
Reviewed on May 3, 2026
Aaron Court Motel
This motel is absolutely disgusting. on check in, found the spare toilet roll covered in urine and blood on the floor. after speaking to the owner (who offered to re-clean the room, it was decided that this motel was unfit for use. our rep ended up not staying and checked into another motel. we are ...
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Anchor Motel
There was no kitchenette as advertised, Had to take the kettle outside to fill from a garden tap. Only one pillow that flattered down to nothing. The toilet window could not shut fully and the toilet paper was a large roll of paper so narrow it made it very hard to complete the business. I realised ...
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
The Fort. Timaru
Very good.
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waimataitai
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.
Smithfield
While visiting Smithfield, you might make a stop by sights like Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge and Dashing Rocks Beach.
Oceanview
While Oceanview might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ashbury Park and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge.
Marchwiel
When in Marchwiel, you can plan a visit to Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Seaview
Seaview might not have many top sights, but South Canterbury Museum and Caroline Bay Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Timaru Port
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
